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JLM HOME SOLUTIONS
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a big build. Coordination of trades was important. Their work to navigate permits with multiple government agencies kept the project on track and on budget. . It's drawn a lot of neighborhood attention. One of the goals was to make this large shop fit into the neighborhood. Job well done."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Nyboer Builders and Remodeling Inc
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our roof replaced, dormer added, and new gutters installed last summer (2016). They finished work quickly, ahead of schedule, and I have had ZERO issues with the roof and gutters since. Not to mention that it looks a heck of a lot better. The water situation has improved around my foundation drastically, with properly installed gutters."
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Quality Guys
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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Quality is what we offer and affordable quality is what you get. We are a large team with diverse skills covering everything you might need. Please reach out to us directly at \n517-680-0028\n\n

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Hermano's All Around Construction
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

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"They were amazing and got the job done fast. They save me more money and they were pretty informative. They were good in communication and always answered all my phone calls."
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Hankins Homescapes
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"I had about 9 estimates over two weeks from roofers of all makes and models, and I liked Roger Hankins immediately.  He was professional and knowledgeable.  Though his estimate was neither the lowest  ($600 was lowest) nor the highest ($2500 + was highest), I decided to have them do the work.  Roger helped me select a color.

The crew was great.  Efficient, on time and prompt, and they kept me informed throughout the process.  The clean-up was great, and the roof looks very nice, and the whole seems to have reduced my energy use by a measurable amount (I won't know for sure until this Winter is over and done).

I have since called Roger and asked advice on other contractors (recently fencing).  I was coming back to Angie's List to look for Hankins to see if they do interior remodeling and/or bay windows that I noticed the lower ratings some list members have given Hankins, and I immediately went to "submit a report" to put in my vote for the company.  I don't know why others issued "B's," but my experience with them was definitely an "A.""
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Hovey's Home Improvement Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hovey's Home Improvement Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. 4 years of experience, veteran discount,Police and Fireman discounts. Give us a call Today!

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I.Q. Construction, LLC
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Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

We maintain a safe jobsite with a minimum of inconvenience during the construction process.\n\nA new front porch can add an element of class and elegance to any home. We are experienced in designing and building any type of porch, from a simple entryway to a graceful, wraparound porch bathing your home in luxurious indoor / outdoor space just perfect for entertaining or just lazy summer nights relaxing with family and friends.\n\n

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A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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